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Hydropres

reserpine and hydrochlorothiazide
Used for Hypertension

Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medication used to lower blood pressure. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:Last reviewed on June 27, 2022
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What is Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide?

What is Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide used for?

  • High blood pressure

Drug facts

Common BrandsHydropres
Drug ClassRauwolfia alkaloid / Diuretic
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Common questions about Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide

Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide is made up of two medications that lower your blood pressure. Reserpine is a Rauwolfia alkaloid that works by lowering the levels of certain chemicals in your body that can raise your blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that works in the kidneys to remove extra water, which lowers blood pressure and gets rid of swelling.

No, reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide was discontinued.

Reserpine as a single-ingredient medication has also been discontinued. But hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is available as a single-ingredient medication and in combination with other blood pressure medications. There are also other available medications commonly used today for the treatment of high blood pressure.

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Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide dosage

Typical dosage for Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide

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